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It is in the passion of Christ that God has proved to us that He has “known” us. That He has recognized us in our misery. That He has found His lost image in our fallen state and reclaimed it for His own, cleansed in the charity of His Divine Son. It is on the Cross that God has known us: that He has searched our souls with His compassion and experienced the full extent of capacity for wickedness: it is on the Cross that He has known our exile, and ended it, and brought us home to Him. We have to return to Him through the same gate of charity by which He came to us. If we had to open the gate ourselves, we could never do it. He has done the work. It is for us to follow Him and enter in by all those things that go together to fulfill in us the law of charity, in which all virtues are complete.
—Excerpt from Thomas Merton’s Journal, February 14, 1953, II. 31–32 -
Food Shoppinng for Seniors
We can shop or run errands
for OLMs elderly and homebound who are not able to do so. We are happy to help.
In Malibu, contact Dan & Adrian Rippinger at:
If you would like to help with this service for the elderly and homebound, please contact the WEBMASTER
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If you know anyone who is a shut-in and would like to have the Eucharist brought to them at their home, please notify the Parish Office (Carlo) @ 310 456-2361 or Shirley D'Haenens @310 457-5383 -
OLM Locals Discount Card
Purchase your annual discount card at the OLM School office to use at 36 of your favorite places in Malibu. This discount card allows you to enjoy these restaurants and services at 10% off and proceeds go to Our Lady Of Malibu.
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Calling All OLM Knitters
Our inventory of Prayer Shawls is getting low and we are in need of additional knitters to join our Ministry. The pattern is very simple, casting on 63 stitches, Knit 3, Purl 3, using #13 knitting needles. And, PLEASE only use 3 skeins of Lion Brand “HOMESPUN” yarn, available at Michael’s or JoAnn’s.
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The Garden Ministry is not meeting currently because the Covid Virus is highly contagious and I do not want anyone to get infected working in the garden. We will resume meeting and gardening when it is safer.
Thank you,Mary Ann Rush, RN,MBA, OLM Garden Ministry Coordinator
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Welcome to Parking Lot Masses
If you pictured parking lot Masses at Our Lady of Malibu parish as long lines to get in and longer delays to get out, you would be mistaken. Due to brilliant planning by the staff and excellent execution by the volunteers, the drive-in Masses at OLM are the next best thing to live gatherings in church. Just exchanging a smile and a wave with our OLM brothers and sisters helps keep us connected. And, above all, we are able to receive the Eucharist with minimum exposure to the dangers of Covid19.
Public Address System
Although the school outdoor speakers are functioning, you may want to listen to the service over your car radio. Tune in to 87.9 FM with car engine off. Thanks Peter!
Guaranteed admission, however, is on a reservation basis because we are limited to 35 vehicles, so please go to the Reserve Mass page for registeration links and more information on the procedure. Remember, you must re-register each week.
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Faith & Fellowship
Just a reminder that The University Series starts tonight (Thursday 2/21 and runs for 40 days. You can participate in any session for a nominal fee of $5 per person (the season pass option expired yesterday). I have included the link to the series website so you may view the program offerings and sign up for sessions as they fit your schedule.Barb Natalizio
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Outreach Ministry's "Move Hearts" Program
OLM’s role is to help families make the transition from TLC temporary housing to permanent housing. We start by getting to know the family through TLC zoom meetings, assessing their needs, (furniture, clothing, food & supplies) and acting as their “moving and settle-in” team.
The next planned move from temporary to permanent housing of our latest client, a mother with a newborn daughter and a son. They planned the move the first week of December. Unfortunately her apartment application was denied, so she begins again looking & applying for an apartment. That pushes the Move-in date back a few weeks.
If you are purchasing/ have purchased a gift card for this family, There is still time to drop it off at the Rectory or at parking lot Mass.
(above) Fr. Matt and Move Hearts volunteers
UPDATE: The TLC house is down to three clients because they needed to tent the house for termites. The house will fill back up to 8 families, so the new year will be busier.
Let's use this time to expand our network of helpers, work on other ideas for gathering home items. When our families are ready to move, we need to work fast!
DOWNLOAD FLYER to learn more about the program and how you can help.
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Mexico Mission Youth Report 2/19/21
SOCIAL MINISTERS
We have a social ministry team, which is made up of smaller teams, one each for the community where the Oblates have a chapel. Each team takes the time to meet people in their neighborhood and learn how they are faring. They arrange to have some food baskets on hand and maybe some tarps. If the needs go beyond, it is called to the attention of various people at the parish level to provide spiritual direction, medical attention, or psychological treatment. They are also informed of the activities of the youth center, some of which are currently on hiatus, but have included SEARCH retreats, taekwondo, English classes, scholarships, and other programs. If they are migrants, they are informed about our migrant program.
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Funds for Mexico Mission 2021
Our regular volunteer caravan to Tijuana has been temporarily suspended due to the pandemic. In lieu of the dozens of gift bags that are usually distributed, it has been suggested that we make cash donations for a substitute gift to Fr. Jesse's parish in La Morita. Please send checks to the OLM Office with a note that earmarks the Mexico Mission Fund or make a one-time donation through our eGiving service at: https://membership.faithdirect.net/CA954
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A Little Web Music
You will be treated to one of Peter Torsiello's familiar guitar themes when you open our OLM website if "Autoplay" is unblocked in your browser's security preferences. So...unblock and enjoy!
CLICK HERE for directions on unblocking Autoplay using the Firefox browser.
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